Study Findings: Obesity linked to higher risk of severe infections
15 March 2026, 00:17 AM
Healthcare
Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM
Healthcare
Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis
15 March 2026, 00:14 AM
Healthcare
Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa
15 March 2026, 00:12 AM
Healthcare
Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children
15 March 2026, 00:11 AM
Healthcare
The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Healthcare
Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk
15 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Healthcare
4 years on, hospital not fully operational
14 March 2026, 02:05 AM
Hospitals
Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility
9 March 2026, 17:48 PM
Healthcare
More than a period problem: why menstrual migraine needs attention and action
8 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Healthcare
Antivenoms of Russell’s viper available at hospitals: Samanta
Russell's viper bite is treatable and most patients can recover using existing antivenom available at every upazila-level hospitals, say physicians
27 June 2024, 14:37 PM
Efforts on to create 'unique health ID' for all
Health minister tells JS
25 June 2024, 14:30 PM
Pregnant woman dies of 'wrong treatment' at Jashore clinic
A pregnant woman died this afternoon reportedly due to wrong treatment in Rupdia Bazar in Jashore Sadar upazila, family claimed
24 June 2024, 16:47 PM
Long COVID linked to lasting cognitive issues
A recent study published in the Brain found that people who suffer from long-term COVID may experience significant cognitive issues lasting for over a year.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Unlocking the health benefits of Vitamin D
In our daily rush, it is simple to overlook the vital role that vitamin D plays in our health. Often called the sunshine vitamin, it is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. But what happens when you do not get enough of it?
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Severe health impacts of child marriage
Researchers in Liberia and Sierra Leone have found a close link between child marriage and negative reproductive and maternal health outcomes among young women.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!
On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14, 2024, WHO, its partners, and communities across the world united behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
HPV vaccine: a game changer in preventing cervical cancer
The HPV vaccine has been available to girls aged 12–13 since 2008, and catch-up programmes are available until age 19. Previous research showed that vaccinated women had significantly lower rates of cervical cancer, but uptake of the vaccine was lower in areas with more economic challenges.
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Antidepressant discontinuation: what you need to know
If you or someone you know is considering stopping antidepressants, it is crucial to understand potential withdrawal symptoms. A recent study published in The Lancet Psychiatry sheds light on this issue, providing valuable insights for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The benefits of epidural pain relief during labour
A recent study published in the PubMed investigated the impact of epidural pain relief during labour on serious health issues for mothers. The research included over 500,000 women who gave birth in Scotland between 2007 and 2019.
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Chronic and recurrent pneumonia in children: A changing paradigm of a common disease
Pneumonia is a major respiratory problem in children, both in terms of the number of occurrences and the cause of death.
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Specialised palliative care training for physicians, nurses held
A four-day specialised training workshop was held for physicians and nurses to equip them with essential skills in palliative care
13 June 2024, 13:44 PM
Hospital washrooms in appalling state: icddr,b
Only 68 percent of government hospitals have functional toilets, of which, only 33 percent are clean, as per a new study
10 June 2024, 16:11 PM
Contribution of AI in diagnosing and treating cancer
Cancer of unknown primary sites often causes pleural and peritoneal effusions, and cytological analysis by pathologists using traditional methods can be inaccurate. Researchers in China used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods to study 57,000 cases of fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, where the origin of the cancer was initially unknown but later identified.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The importance of menstrual hygiene management
Menstrual hygiene management is one of the most important saviours for women in this century. Saving lives by preventing infection and reducing the cost of hospital stays and medicine expenses, thus reducing mortality rates.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The impact of nitpicking
A nitpicker is a person who finds faults, however small or unimportant, everywhere they look. After meeting someone, a nitpicker lists every tiny thing s/he did not like about the encounter. When discussing people, they often focus on seemingly minor flaws, even if they are insignificant.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Impact of household cleaning products on asthma
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recently published a study that examined the effects of various household cleaning products on asthma. Previous research had already shown a connection between uncontrolled asthma and the use of harsh cleaning chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. Now, researchers wanted to see if “green” cleaning products and disinfecting wipes had similar effects.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Food safety prepare for the unexpected
On June 7, 2024, World Food Safety Day brought attention to food safety incidents. The theme for this year emphasised the significance of preparedness for food safety incidents, regardless of their severity.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Don't talk to journos without permission, DMCH tells employees
The Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) authorities have asked its officials and employees not to talk with journalists without prior permission from the hospital authorities
8 June 2024, 16:26 PM
Managing eczema: essential tips for relief
Dealing with eczema involves adopting specific habits to alleviate symptoms. Here are some essential tips:. 1. Keep your nails short: Trim and file your nails smooth to avoid skin damage from scratching. If necessary, use your hand's side or top to scratch. . 2. Cool down:
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM